Riverside ArtFEST – July 13th 1-6pm
Although well known for the Riverdale Art Walk in June, on July 13th, from 1-6pm Riverside is showcasing large scale outdoor art installations along with other arts activities.
Mural Painting: At Queen East and Munro Streets (OMA Chiropractic) Artist Monika Wickeler will be painting the Riverside heritage themed athletics mural. With Switchback Cyclery will be doing a bike workshop.
Patch It-Up!: On Queen East Sidewalk between Boulton & Grant The PATCH Project will be doing a PATCH it-UP live painting of panels that will be going in empty storefronts. Melissa Luk will be the lead artist with Emanuel Ciobanica supporting her.
Origami Installations: On Queen & Saulter, by the Target Parking Fence, Samantha Dizon will be doing a Koi Pond inspired Origami installation. This installation features various origami pond inhabitants and lotus flowers surrounded by hand-cut lily pads.
Customer Appreciation Soirée: At 732 Queen East Dimensions Custom Framing will be inviting local residents to come in for light refreshments and drinks.
Kid’s Double Bubble Paper Prints: In front of 755 Queen East, macFAB & the Artists’ Network’s Janet Potter will be leading a kid’s workshop on Double Bubble multicoloured paper prints Bike Workshop
Children’s Sidewalk Chalking: Put your mark on Riverside with sidewalk chalk – happening by the PATCH and Mural installations
Plus lots of Riverside promotions in our businesses